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As the popular Northside Oktoberfest turns half of downtown Iowa City into Munich on Saturday, communities around the state are getting in the autumn mood. In Dubuque, folks will feast upon the ultimate comfort food at the Mac and Cheese Fest. In Cedar Falls, acclaimed Iowa bands will séance at the Lost Woods Music Festival. Carrie: The Musical is ready to get Cedar Rapids audiences in the Halloween spirit, while artist, author and longtime Coe College educator Sandy Dyas invites the public on a nostalgic journey through her life. And elsewhere in Iowa City, Hancher’s Infinite Dream festival continues with a smorgasbord of thought-provoking events, including a celebration of James Baldwin.
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David Johnson Show at The ArtiFactory Gallery
Iowa City | The ArtiFactory | Sat, Sept. 28, 1 p.m.
David Johnson studied painting, drawing and printmaking at the University of Iowa. His show runs through Sept. 28. The gallery is open Saturdays 1-3 p.m. or by appointment (schedule on the website). Admission is free.
On Baldwin: Celebrating a Great American Writer
Iowa City | Hancher Auditorium | Thurs, Sept. 26, 5 p.m.
Part of Hancher’s Infinite Dream festival. This year marks the 100th anniversary of James Baldwin. Widely praised local writer and UI faculty Tisa Bryant hosts this installment of the On Baldwin reading events.
Carrie: the Musical
Cedar Rapids | Theatre Cedar Rapids | Thurs-Sat, 7:30 p.m.
High school can be tough, especially if you are Carrie White. Based upon Stephen King’s blockbuster novel, kick off spooky season with a fun pre-Halloween theatre night at Carrie: The Musical!
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“Tangled Up in Time: A Retrospective of Sandra Louise Dyas”
Mt Vernon | Cornell College | Thurs-Fri 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sun 2-4 p.m.
“Tangled Up in Time: A Retrospective of Sandra Louise Dyas” is showing through Oct. 6. Dyas, who taught photography at Cornell for 25 years, is exhibiting photographs and other lens-based work she has produced over four decades as an artist and educator.
MANHATTAN SHORT Film Fest
Des Moines | Levitt Auditorium | Fri-Mon, 6 p.m.
Established in New York City in 1997, the MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival receives more than 500 entries from over 40 countries each year. Ten entries are selected as finalists in the annual event and are then packaged and distributed to participating theaters.
Des Moines Symphony Season Debut: The Emperor
Des Moines | Des Moines Civic Center | Sat, Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m.
Classical tradition meets innovative spirit in the Symphony’s Season Debut! Kevin Day’s Lightspeed kicks off the concert with kaleidoscopic textures and futuristic soundscapes.
Lost Woods Music Festival
Cedar Falls | RSVP for location | Sat, Sept. 28, 3:30 p.m.
A fall music festival, deep in the woods of Cedar Falls, features Salt Fox, Elizabeth Moen, Jim Swim, Halfloves, Sun Centauri, Lady Revel, and Shikimo.
Oktemberfest 2024 Lowrider Competition
Marshalltown | East Main St. | Sat, Sept. 28, 1 p.m.
Lizarde Hydraulics and Spokes N. Locs C.C. present: The Oktemberfest 2024 Lowrider Show and Hop competition.
Mac and Cheese Fest
Dubuque | Five Flags Center | Thurs, Sept. 26, 6 p.m.
Foodies and Craft Beer Lovers unite to taste more than 20 varieties of Mac & Cheese paired with over 50 craft beers.
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